Big Ten football roundup: Penn State has 3rd-best RB duo in the league; Michigan O-line must improve in a hurry

Today's Big Ten football news features two looks at the Big Ten's best players and a review of Michigan's offensive line performance as the season approaches.

Penn State running backs Bill Belton and Zach Zwinak were called the Big Ten's third-best running back duo, while quarterback Christian Hackenberg was considered among the East Division's top pro prospects.

Maize-n-Brew writer Joshua Henschke broke down the struggles of the Wolverines' offensive line during an open practice at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. The entire Michigan offense fell flat on its face as the line failed to provide any room for its running backs, Henschke wrote.

In other Big Ten news, Indiana has improved depth, and Iowa looks for cures for its red-zone blues. Michigan State and Ohio State are both top-10 teams in the preseason AP poll, and Rutgers has no shortage of playmakers.

Those headlines and more highlight today's Big Ten football news roundup: